2026 PIAA Basketball Semifinals, Mar. 16-17
PIAA Basketball Playoffs are down to the Final Four in each bracket, including a pair of games we’ll have for you Monday & Tuesday on the WJPA Sports Network. Monday night, it’s the 5A Boys semifinals as Chartiers Valley takes on West York at Altoona. The Colts lost in this round a year ago and are trying to get back to the finals for the first time since 2010. The Bulldogs are in the state semis for the first time ever. We’ll have live, free-to-listen audio online. We’re also producing the NFHS Network video (subscription required under PIAA agreements). Watch/Listen Here PIAA Brackets
Peters Township and South Fayette girls meet Tuesday evening at Bethel Park with a spot in the 5A girls title game on the line. The Indians are in the semifinals for the second straight season, having lost to the Lions in this round a year ago. South Fayette is the defending state champions and is looking to reach the state finals for the third time in four seasons. We’ll have Tuesday’s game on WJPA-FM (95.3) and online with live, free-to-listen audio online. We’re also producing the NFHS Network video (subscription required under PIAA agreements). Watch/Listen Here PIAA Brackets The Upper St. Clair boys are also on Tuesday’s schedule as the Panthers seek their first state championship game berth. USC travels to Altoona for a 6 pm tip-off against District 3 champion Central Dauphin.
PIAA Semifinals
Monday, Mar. 16 (PIAA District – finish)
5A Boys 7-1 Chartiers Valley vs. 3-1 West York, 5:45 pm at Altoona, wjpa.com Watch/Listen Here
Tuesday, Mar. 15 (PIAA District – finish)
5A Girls 7-4 Peters Township vs. 7-1 South Fayette, 6:45 pm at Bethel Park, WJPA-FM (95.3) Watch/Listen Here
6A Boys 7-1 Upper St. Clair vs. 3-1 Central Dauphin, 6 pm at Altoona
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